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4 R's
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7th Grade
11/18/2013

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Term
recycling
Definition
using materials of an objecgt to make a new object
Term
reusing
Definition
using an object again
Term
what are the 4 R's
Definition
reduce reuse recycle repair
Term
e-waste
Definition
electronics
Term
examples of e-waste
Definition
microwaves copiers and televisions
Term
examples of things made from recycled plastic
Definition
bottles, trash cans bins
Term
3 reasons why it is good to recycle
Definition
1. save natural resources
2. uses less energy to build new one
3. produces less polution
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3 reasons why we don't recycle
Definition
1. people are lazy
2. they don't understand recycling
3. incovenient- no curbside pickup or nearby recycling centers
Term
single stream recycling systems
Definition
all recyclables are collected at once (mixed together)
Term
what kitchen process is 5 plastic used?
Definition
microwaving
Term
what number is plastics that don't fit into other groups
Definition
7
Term
what can be recycled repeatly without loss in purity
Definition
glass
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where can you recycle plastic bags
Definition
grocery stores
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